Avinashi
Sri Avinashiappar - Tiruppukkozhiyur (Avinashi) Avinashi Shiva Temple dedicated to Shiva is located at Avinashi, Tamil Nadu at a distance of 40 kms from Coimbatore and 10 kms from Tiruppur . This is also known as Tiruppukkozhiyur, Karunaiyaaththaal Temple, Avinasilingeswarar temple and Avainasiappar .This is one of the Thevara Padal Petra Sthalams revered by Sundarar. Thirumoolar and Manickavachagar.The original complex is believed to have been built by Chola kings and later some of the structures by Madurai Nayakars during the 16th century. Avinashi-Lingeshwarar temple is considered as holy as Varanasi. It is also called as Dakshina Kasi . The temple is situated in a massive layout with two main Gopurams and several sannidhis. Avinasin in sanskrit means indestructible. As per legend, two young boys bathing in a pond when a crocodile swallowed one of them. The mo...
